This fudge is not only visually appealing but also deliciously creamy with a burst of strawberry flavor. It’s the perfect treat for special occasions or when you want to satisfy your sweet tooth with minimal effort. The combination of white chocolate and strawberry chia jam makes this fudge a delightful and satisfying dessert!

You will love it! It’s great for gifts, dessert platters, or anytime you want a piece of deliciousness. Its just like regular fudge – super rich, uber decadent – but secretly healthy and guilt-free!  Yup, that means no butter, no truckloads of white sugar and no sweetened condensed milk…  just pure, fudgy nutty chocolatey goodness. And no candy thermometer needed.

The big secret here is that you will be using homemade condensed milk, free of the LOADS of sugar in store bought stuff.  The facts are… manufacturers take out about 60% of the water from the milk to “condense” it down. After they “condense” the milk, they add about 40% sugar to fill the void from the water.

I’m sure you are asking yourself why the manufacturers do this. Well, the added sugar means the shelf life is longer, plus transporting the milk is easier due to not having to store it in cooler temperatures.

Its always about the convenience to them, rather than people’s health. But when you take the time and effort to make your own condensed milk, especially if its from coconut cream to make this delightful fudgy bite, you get all the real, natural flavors – no artificial food flavorings here!  Each little cube is like a piece of heaven.

The recipe link for the sugar free homemade condensed milk is below in notes. It really very easy to do and you can keep some in your fridge so its ready to add a dollop on EVERYTHING for a super healthy treat.

It will be something you can enjoy regularly as part of a healthy eating plan. Its high in medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs), a form of beneficial fat that can increase energy levels and enhance brain function and many other health benefits. MCTs also help people lose weight by making them feel fuller longer and encouraging fat burning, they also have antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties that can boost the immune system and promote healthy skin.

As well as being really easy to make, this fudge is healthier than your average treat as it is made with wholesome REAL food ingredients. With the added protein powder it makes it more balanced than the traditional high carb recipe.

Old fashioned baked recipes always had tons of sugar, carbs and fats. The new modern way it to add protein making the recipe more balanced and healthy. Eating protein-rich foods has many health and fitness benefits, including:

Speeding recovery after exercise and/or injury.
Reducing muscle loss
Building lean muscle
Helping maintain a healthy weight
Curbing hunger

A well-balanced diet with proper ratios of macro nutrients (protein, healthy carbs and fats) provides all of the: energy you need to keep active throughout the day. nutrients you need for growth and repair, helping you to stay strong and healthy and help to prevent diet-related illness.

When you find your optimal balance and amounts of macro nutrients, you take a major step toward reaching your health goals and this balance has been improved in this recipe by the addition of healthy protein.

Your body can only absorb around 25-30 grams of protein at one time and you  likely need 80-100 plus grams a day so its important to spread it over all meals and snacks throughout the day so you can meet your required amount.

If you are looking for a quick and easy dessert to make at home, you will love this recipe. Fully customizable too – you can add your own extras like nuts, dried fruit, seeds or other flavours to the 2-ingredient base recipe.

One little square makes me happy in an instant. It’s soft, chewy and it melts in your mouth so beautiful. It not only looks fantastic it tastes fantastic too.

Strawberry Swirl Protein Fudge

Strawberry Swirl Fudge is a sweet, creamy delight that combines the rich flavor of white chocolate with a beautiful strawberry swirl.This easy-to-make treat is perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth or for sharing during special occasions.

Course Dessert, Snack

Cuisine Healthy Clean Eating

Keyword almond butter healthy fudge recipe, clean eating dessert or snack, clean eating fudge, double decker chocolate strawberry protein fudge, healthier no cook protein fudge, strawberry swirl protein fudge

Servings 10

Ingredients

• 1 cup condensed coconut milk – store bought or sugar free recipe link below in notes
• 2 cups white chocolate chips
• 1/2 cup strawberry chia jam for swirling – store bought or recipe below
• 1/4 cup protein or collagen peptides powder
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Strawberry Chia Jam Swirl

• 2 cups strawberries, fresh or frozen
• 2 tablespoons chia seeds
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1-2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup (only if needed)
• Optional -  For a more vibrant colour add 1 tablespoon of freeze-dried strawberry powder to the jam or stir in some pink or red food natural colouring.

Instructions

• If you have chosen to make your own sugar free condensed milk (recipe link below in notes_ and your own strawberry jam (recipe below) make these first so they are ready to go when you want to make the fudge.

Strawberry Chia Jam

• Heat fruit in a small saucepan over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until the fruit is heated through and begins to breakdown and bubble.  Use a spoon or potato masher to mash the fruit to your desired consistency.

  Stir in the chia seeds and lemon juice until combined.  Then taste, and stir in 1 or 2 tablespoons sweetener if needed.

  Remove from heat and let cool for 5 minutes.  (The jam will thicken considerably as it cools.)

  Give the jam one final good stir.  Then serve immediately, or transfer to a sealed container and refrigerate for up to 1 week, or freeze for up to 3months.

  Use any leftovers (if there is any!) as a topping for oats, smoothie bowls, or cupcakes or protein bars.

Base Fudge

• Line an 7×5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper, leaving some paper hanging over the edges. This will prevent the fudge from sticking to the pan.

  Or use a silicon pan or mold or you can even make this fudge in parchment muffin liners inside a 12-hole muffin pan for little individual strawberry fudge cups.

  In a medium bowl, add the chocolate chips. Pour condensed coconut milk over the chocolate chips. Microwave with 30 second bursts stirring between each one until melted and smooth.

  Or use double boiler method - (pot of boiling water with a bowl resting on top) melt the chocolate chips and the condensed coconut milk together.

  Add protein powder and vanilla extract then whisk together to evenly combine the ingredients.

  Pour the fudge into the baking dish. Spread evenly across the bottom of the dish.

  Warm strawberry jam in the microwave for 10-15 seconds to make it easier to swirl.

  Drop spoonfuls of jam over the surface of the fudge and use a toothpick or butter knife to swirl the two colours of fudge together to create a marbled swirl effect. You can swirl it just on the surface or deeper into the fudge. Its cool either way.

  Chill fudge in the refrigerator for 2 hours or until firm. Lift parchment paper out of the pan to easily remove the fudge. Slice in to 10 bars or more smaller squares.

  Store in the fridge for up to 1 week or freezer for up to 3 months.  

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